history

Hunterdon Preparatory School welcomed its first students in 1975. Founded as Hunterdon Learning Center, the school’s early mission was to provide a learning environment for young people who were struggling in traditional school settings. The school was developed on the philosophies of education pioneers John Dewey and William Glasser, who promoted a variety of experiential learning techniques to help students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

BUILDING ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

In 2013, Hunterdon Learning Center became Hunterdon Preparatory School and moved from its original location in rural Lebanon Township to a more central location near Clinton, NJ. This new location allowed students to connect with the local community through internships and volunteerism. Additionally, a larger campus allowed the school to grow in the number of students and the breadth of academic, elective, and extracurricular programs.

Guided by the school's founding principles, Hunterdon Preparatory School continues to develop creative and sometimes non-traditional approaches to learning, giving our students boundless opportunities to excel in all aspects of education. We remain committed to the importance of self-improvement, perseverance, connection to a community, and the responsibilities that come with it. We set the bar high for our student's academic and personal success as we look forward to another 50 years of providing “outside the box” education to our students.